ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'

Pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers

Estimated availability autumn 2021 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Large £35.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2021

5 Litre

Deciduous
toothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
Shades of pink All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
White
Height
4-5m (13-16ft)
Spread
4-5m (13-16ft)
Tall Shrub
Spreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
Hardy - very cold winter Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - wildlife plant - insects
Pests & Diseases
none
Place of origin
Japan
Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
Flower Shape
Bell/Lantern - bell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) long
Racemes
pendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Leaf margin
Serrulate see photos above
Leaf shape
Elliptic see photos above
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Wildlife
Bee friendly